Ok so we have auto waters in the stalls .. yesterday I was out cleaning Maddy's stall and I noticed that she pooped in her water ... it was nasty, cold and smelled!
Anyone delt with this before or know why horses do this? I mean she has tons of room to walk around, it's not like she can't poop anywhere else ... also there was no residue on the top of the water or the bucket, like she had really good aim ... lol ... any ideas?

My older guy George does this from time to time. I think they just don't look to see where their butt is..... LOL Their aim is quite amazing isn't it. My only worry would be if they went all night without a water source.

It is amazing how they can do some things. I have a stock trailer so instead of windows is has open bars... Chloe will push her butt up there and poop, so as Im driving poop is flying!!!! Im sure the drivers behind me love that!!!

Yea, it happens from time to time - there is not much you can do about it other then clean it out. I have actually seen it happen in action a few times Let's just say when they are in there stalls they tend to be lazy and don't want to move from where they are standing and they just go no matter what is right there. Silly critters

Haha glad to know that I am not the only one .. I clean her water often but I was just really grossed out! Haha ... my friends gelding (Rocky) LOVES to pee in the trailer ... I feel your pain Angel ... he always does it at the worst times and I swear he wants to embarrass us... lol

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